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3-8 Using the Keyboard and Pointing Device

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Assigning the User-Programmable Keys

To assign or reassign a programmable key:

1. Access the Programmable Keys utility by clicking Start

Æ

Settings

Æ Control Panel Æ Keyboard icon Æ Programmable

Keys.

2. Select the current scheme programmable key you wish to

assign or reassign by clicking its button in the Key
Assignments group box.

NOTE:

To access a larger number of programs, place a check

in the Show Advanced Options checkbox. This changes the
Assign button to the Browse button. By clicking the Browse
button, you can access all applications on your computer. To
emulate one of the Microsoft Windows and Application Logo
Keys, select the appropriate file from the PROGRAM
FILES\COMPAQ\PROGRAMMABLE KEYS\DEFAULT
directory.

3. Click the Assign button. A dialog box appears showing a list

of programs or documents from the Programs menu.

4. Highlight the desired application and click OK. The icon and

program name you select appear beside the programmable
key's radio button.

5. Click OK to exit the utility. When you press the

programmable key you have just assigned, your application
and/or document appears on screen.